Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
mill	9	9
millable	17	17
millage	14	14
millages	15	15
millcake	20	20
millcakes	21	21
milldam	16	16
milldams	17	17
mille	10	10
milled	12	12
millefiori	18	18
millefleur	20	20
millefleurs	21	21
millenarian	18	18
millenarianism	24	24
millenarianisms	25	25
millenarians	19	19
millenaries	17	17
millenary	17	17
millennia	16	16
millennial	18	18
millennialism	24	24
millennialisms	25	25
millennialist	21	21
millennialists	22	22